Bobbie Pell, Wordsmith

Writer

Celtic folklore, faerie tales, nature meditations and narrative poetry — plus teaching, editing and consultation.

Series

Reflections of the Natural World

Poetry, forest bathing invitations and Celtic traditions from naturalist, wilderness leader and forest bathing guide Bobbie Pell.

Nature Meditations

Poetry · Celtic Traditions · Forest Bathing Invitations

Treetop childhood hideaways. Spring Ephemerals. Amethyst Visions. Celtic Bonfire celebrations. Within these pages, you will discover inspirational photography with coordinating poems, forest bathing invitations, natural world guided imagery, and heart-warming prose. While walking outdoors, consider the Sensory Immersion Invitations and poems, breathing in the stillness of woods, welcoming you into a deeper relationship with the natural world, with yourself, with your inner nature.

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Sacred Forest

Celtic Inspirations · Forest Musings · Woodland Blooms

The forest is a place of mysteries, full of hidden gemstones gleaming in the morning sun while offering safety to woodland creatures throughout the day. Watch a full moon peek through midnight black branches, reaching for the sky. Using poetry and stories, Bobbie Pell shares her love of the woods, blending ancient Celtic traditions (triads and faerie) with forest bathing adventures to inspire creativity of the heart.

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The Chapel of Earth, Sea, and Sky: A Celtic Pilgrimage

Poetry · Folklore · Metaphoric Prose

Emerald grasses. Sapphire waves. Ruby sunsets. Enter the realms of earth, sea, and sky where spiritual truths blend seamlessly with inspiring wonders. Bobbie’s insightful words paired with vivid imagery allows the reader to experience their own connections with the natural world. Delight in original works of poetry, folklore, and metaphoric prose to open new avenues of personal growth.

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Fiction / Non-Fiction Books

A Richness of Tales

A blend of stories, songs, poetry and readings for each programme with author and storyteller Bobbie Pell.

National Book Award Winner — National Storytelling Network: Stories for Adult Readers

Just One Wish: Realms of Faerie

Celtic Folklore · World Faerie Tales · Dramatic Personae Poetry

Original Faerie tales with fresh twists in narrative poetry for traditional favorites. Celtic settings, magic, mystery — true love shines!

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Celtic Voices

Sacred Storytelling · Dramatic Monologues · Inspirational Lives

Delve into the legendary lives of Celtic men and women of inspirational faith!

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Winter Tales

Personal Narratives · Family Humor · Rites of Passage Tales

Universal themes such as best friends, family holidays, first love, career paths, and heart-warming surprises.

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The Highland Heart

Celtic Historical Fiction · Hero’s Journey · Balladry

Scottish heroine Hannah McFey reclaims her Celtic heritage amidst family mysteries, faerie aid, and true love.

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The Good Puppy Manual

Ever wish your dog came into this world with the knowledge of how to be “the perfect puppy?” What lessons might those be? National Award Winning author Bobbie Pell answers those questions in a humorous adventure following two spirit puppies into the mortal realm. Their behaviors reflect how well they learned, or didn’t learn, the advice given in The Good Puppy Manual!

For over 30 years, Bobbie Pell bred and raised Golden Retrievers. Bobbie’s goal is to add humor and heart lessons to the experience of owning a puppy, or even bringing a new dog into the home, by blending a fictional tale with practical training tips. A delightful read for all dog owners!

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For younger readers

Children’s books

Hush, Little One, Sleep

Nighttime treasures await you! A new lullaby book from award-winning author Bobbie Pell with heartwarming illustrations by Laura Shuford Lanier.

Ready to fill your child’s dreams with lovely visions: flying through the stars, waltzing with bears, floating ice cream bars? This delightful rhyming book will allow you to share playful lines of verse with your children to ease them into the warmth of the night. This nighttime lullaby book is filled with full-color, luscious illustrations to ignite the imagination!

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Credits

Published works

Fiction & poetry

  • “Greener Fields” in Imagining Heaven (anthology) See the store for ordering information
  • The Song Weaver [adult fiction] Publishing pending
  • “The Mournful Lady of Binnorie” August House Book of Scary Stories — see the store
  • “How Long?” [short fiction] Sheville.org — online magazine
  • “A Change of Heart” [short fiction] Pitkin-In-Progress, literary magazine
  • “Heartstrings,” “Celtic Threads,” and “Aslan: A Puppy’s Legacy” Poetry, Victoria Press
  • “The Gathering,” “Stardog,” “The Dance,” “The Forbidden Fruit” Flight Literary Magazine

Critical & non-fiction

  • A New Star: Near Death Experiences… Traumatic Brain Injury… a writer’s healing journey back to hope! Amazon.com
  • “How the Who Got the What” National Storytelling Magazine, 2009
  • Essay on Kate Horsley’s Confession of a Pagan Nun Q Literary Magazine
  • Endangered Species: Northern Flying Squirrel N.C. Wildlife Commission
  • Recycling in the Schools N.C. Wildlife Commission
  • Come Dream with Me… In Imaginary Lands Journal of Tarheel Tellers
  • The Decision-Making Process for Library Collections by Dr. Bea Kovacs Chapter author for School Libraries

Experience

Teaching

English instructor

Reading Comprehension, Oral Communications, Grammar, Freshman Composition, Masterpieces in Literature, World Literature, Literary Research and Analysis (poetry, short fiction, novel, drama), Written Communications (business writing), Creative Writing (poetry, short fiction).

  • UNC-Asheville
  • Montreat College
  • Southwestern Community College
  • East Tennessee State University
  • Mars Hill College
  • A-B Tech Community College

Folklore & fiction writing instructor

Creating Unforgettable Characters, Writing Children’s Books, Writing from the Heart: Stories that Heal, Story Structures: Strengthening Plot Lines, Personal Narratives, Unblocking Your Imagination, Initiation into the Writing Life, A Writer’s Adventure, Ballads.

  • UNC-Asheville
  • Montreat Conference Center: Elderhostel
  • Visiting Artist in Public Schools
  • East Tennessee State University
  • John C. Campbell Folk School
  • Writers’ Workshop
Dragon illustration

Writing consultant

Proofreading fiction & non-fiction: grammar, line editing, structure, characterization, imagery.

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